It’s quarterfinal day at the ATP Washington event, with eight competitors vying for an ATP 500 title during the North American hardcourt swing. Some eye-catching matchups are on the cards, and four Top 30 players headline Friday’s matches. As always, LWOT predicts the upcoming matches in the United States capital.<\/p>\n
Head-to-head:<\/strong> First meeting<\/span><\/p>\n Cobolli continues to grow on the ATP tour this year and recently won in a dramatic encounter against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the third round, winning in a final-set tiebreak. Meanwhile, Michelsen is yet to drop a set this week, and he\u2019s 5-1 on tour since Wimbledon. The American may be the slight favorite to win this with his strong all-court game. He\u2019ll also use the home crowd to his advantage, as Michelsen has gradually become a crowd favorite.<\/span><\/p>\n Prediction: Michelsen in 3<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [tgdcta items=”1″ id=”170460″]<\/p>\n Head-to-head:<\/strong> Shelton 1-0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This is a rematch after the pair\u2019s five-set thriller at Wimbledon last month. Shelton won that match in five sets, and he\u2019s done enough to reach the quarterfinals despite firing too many unforced errors. Shapovalov won his first two matches effortlessly and did well to grind from a set down against Miomir Kecmanovi\u0107 on Thursday. In this all-lefty matchup, Shelton has the stronger and more consistent serve, and he\u2019ll look to use his big forehand to break down Shapovalov\u2019s less adaptable one-handed backhand. The American should win this one in a close two-setter.<\/span><\/p>\n Prediction: Shelton in 2<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nDenis Shapovalov vs Ben Shelton<\/strong><\/h4>\n